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Newspaper
Fayette Reporter
Location
Fayette, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
7
The text notes Premier Laurier nearing seventy years old next November and describes his early career. It references his French background, entry into politics, and roles including minister of something and leadership of the Liberal party, marking a notable historical profile.
A dramatic account follows Capale Wilh Ritter secretary of the Society of the Iron Navy of the Confederate Series. The piece recounts a prisoner of war story of Nicholas Artemyleh and Anna a white prisoner who tunnels to freedom from a Siberian factory and escapes with her husband toward America via a river crossing.
An adviser for the Union in Iowa returns to work after being discharged for smoking, with denials of the offense. The report includes references to Mrs. Coons and other individuals amid a broader account of labor and political activity in Des Moines and nearby areas.
Mrs Pane Anderson shot her eight year old stepson and wounded her husband then set fire to their home. The house burned to the ground with little of the boy found. The cause is unknown amid reports of domestic trouble. County Attorney reportedly intervened during a quarrel. Officers later left. Anderson allegedly tried to burn herself and fled. Both were not seriously injured. The woman and Andersatt are jailed in Audubon.
Police Captain Jack Newell stood before the civil service commission charged with accepting presents. Desk Sergeant George Pierce testified Retta Tappan, keeper of the Gates house, handed Newell money while Faith Sorenson claimed she gave Newell a diamond ring. A department shakeup is anticipated after the testimony.
Ralph Chaney eighteen was struck by a freight train at Jefferson while riding a buggy from the north. He lies near death with severe injuries after the vehicle was dragged several blocks before the train could stop. Mrs Lizzie Keith of Calamus sues for two thousand dollars on her husband’s life policy with Modern Woodmen of America. Iowa Beef Producers organize a breeders association to promote purebred cattle in the state.
Mason City board of education pushes for state appro pro riation of 175000 to expand curriculum with manual training domestic science and commercial courses. Plans include girls' department, seventh and eighth grades, and improved facilities to equip all departments for active trade and domestic work.
Two Mormon elders were driven from Kamrar as a crowd of women banged dishpans and made noise drowning the speakers. Water was thrown but the disruption continued until the missioners left town.
A Polish woman carrying a dead infant in Davenport was questioned by police as investigators stated the child had been dead for hours. The body was found near the river and linked to other recent deaths and criminal cases in the region, including a Greek man killed by a train and a Missouri Valley suspect.
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